Which place is cheaper, Bogota or Montego Bay?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Montego Bay or Bogota?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Montego Bay and Bogota can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Montego Bay or Bogota?
Montego Bay
As with most places around the tropical oasis of Jamaica, Montego Bay (or "MoBay") is an ideal place to visit for a Caribbean getaway. It is Jamaica's second largest city and the capital of St. James parish on the northern coast. Montego Bay is considered to be the tourist capital of the country and is where the largest airport is located, bringing in many international travelers.
Bogota
Sprawling across a high altitude in the Columbian Andes region, Bogota is the capital city of Columbia. It is a mix of the old and new with century-old plazas and churches shadowed by towering skyscrapers, museums representing the history, art, and culture of the region, as well as a mix of distinct neighborhoods from quaint and historic to trendy and contemporary.
For some great organized tour ideas, see Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Colombia, and The Best Adventure Tours to Colombia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMontego Bay $203Bogota $53
The average daily cost (per person) in Montego Bay is $203, while the average daily cost in Bogota is $53. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Montego Bay and Bogota in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMontego Bay $104Bogota $26
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMontego Bay $208Bogota $52
Compare Hotels in Montego Bay and Bogota
Looking for a hotel in Montego Bay or Bogota? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.
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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Montego Bay Hotel Prices and Bogota Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Montego Bay $15Bogota $8.77
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Montego Bay
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Montego Bay:
- Transfer from/to Airport, Riu Reggae, Riu Montego Bay, Riu Palace: $17
- Transfer Service, Sangster MBJ Airport From/To Iberostar zone: $55
- Tobys Resort Private Airport Transfer: $20
- Sunset at the Palms Negril Airport Transfers: $53
- Southcoast Private Airport Transfer: $108
- Shuttle Transfer From Montego Bay Airport - Negril: $27
- Shuttle Transfer From Montego Bay Airport - Lucea : $20
- Shared Transfer: From/to Montego Bay International Airport: $8.33
- Secrets Wild Orchid Hotel Airport Transfer : $21
- Secrets Wild Ochid/ St. James Private Airport Transfer: $43
- Secrets Resort Airport Transfer: $20
- Secrets & Breathless Hotel Montego Bay - Private Airport Transfer: $24
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Bogota
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Bogota are as follows:
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Taxi from Airport$7.56
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Taxi Ride$0.39
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2 Bus Passes$0.89
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bogota
Also for Bogota, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from the Airport to Hotels in Bogota: $12
- Private Arrival or Departure Transfer: El Dorado Airport (One Way): $13
- Transfer from El Dorado Airport to Hotels in Bogota (one way): $15
- Transfer in private SUV from Bogota City - Bogota Airport (BOG): $18
- Private Transfer El Dorado Airport to Hotels in Bogotá: $20
- Private Transfer from Bogotá-El Dorado (BOG) Airport to Bogotá City: $33
- Salt Cathedral Zipaquira • Premium Private Transfer: $39
- Andres Carne de Res Chia • Premium Private Transfer: $39
- Arrival Transfer from Bogota Airport BOG to Bogota by MiniSuv: $66
- El Dorado International Airport (BOG) - Private Round trip transfer Bogota: $80
- Bogotá to or from Villa de Leyva Private Transfer: $80
- Bogotá Private Luxury Transfer - Airport Pick Up or Drop Off - SUV Mercedes Benz: $97
Is it cheaper to fly into Montego Bay or Bogota?
Prices for flights to both Bogota and Montego Bay change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.
Food
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Food Meals for one dayMontego Bay $84Bogota $14
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Montego Bay
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Montego Bay.
- Private Transportation to DINNER or NIGHT CLUBS: $55
- Lunch or Dinner with Pickup from Montego Bay : $81
- Night cruise and swim the Falmouth Mystic Lagoon, Dinner and Rum Punch Inclusive: $85
- Rick’s Cafe Cliff Diving, Sunset & Dinner Tour with Transportation : $130
- Sunset Boat Ride in the Falmouth Luminous Lagoon swim and Dinner : $165
- Sunset Boat Cruise in Falmouth Luminous Lagoon, Swim and Dinner : $170
- Restaurant Transportation for Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner Montego Bay: $180
- Houseboat Restaurant and Grill for Dinner Private Transportation : $180
- Private Sea-Food Tour & Floyds Pelican Bar from Montego Bay or ..: $185
- [PRIVATE] Premium Jamaican Food Tour of Local Cuisine: $190
Typical Food Prices in Bogota
For Bogota, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Breakfast$1.57
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Hot Dog$0.92
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bogota
For Bogota, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Peruvian cooking workshop: $26
- Bogotá Bites: Guided Street Food Tour with Tastings: $45
- Viejo Bogota Food Tour with 12+ Tastings: $49
- PALOQUEMAO MARKET FOOD TOUR. EXOTIC FRUIT. LOCAL SNACKS. /Min 2 pax: $55
- Bogota Food Tour • Private Car • Fruits Cacao Lunch Coffee Beer: $59
- Private Colombian Cooking Class and Market Tour In Bogota: $90
- Dinner and party at Andres Carne de Res DC: $100
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Montego Bay $32Bogota $13
Typical Entertainment Prices in Montego Bay
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Montego Bay are as follows:
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Admission to Doctor's Cave Beach$2.74
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Snorkeling Trip$19
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One Tank Dive$38
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1.5 Hr Horseback Ride$44
Tours and Activities in Montego Bay
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Montego Bay are as follows:
- ATV Adventure to Seven Mile Beach and Ricks Cafe: $220
- ATV, Bamboo Rafting, and Horseback Ride Tour From Montego Bay: $173
- Appleton Estate Rum Tour and Pelican Bar Customize Tour: $120
- Bioluminescence Lagoon tour from Montego Bay with Pick Up: $105
- Black River Day Adventure Tour: $92
- Blue Hole Adventure Tour : $120
- Dirt Adventure ATV from Montego Bay: $160
- Floyds Pelican Bar Private Tour : $155
- Green Grotto Cave Private Tour: $115
- Horseback Riding and Tour from Montego Bay : $230
- Jetski Experience: $245
- Luminous Lagoon Night Tour from Montego Bay: $118
Typical Entertainment Prices in Bogota
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Bogota's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Beer$1.31
Tours and Activities in Bogota
For Bogota, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Party Tour: 6 nightclubs, Disco-Truck, After Party, 2 openbars: $2.95
- Colonial Bogotá: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of La Candelaria: $5.99
- Self-Guided Audio Tour - El Dorado Expedition, Part I : $6.99
- Self-Guided Audio Tour - El Dorado Expedition, Part II: $6.99
- Bike Tour in La Candelaria Bogotá: $12
- Graffiti Tour: a fascinating walk through a street art City: $13
- Graffiti Tour in La Candelaria Bogotá: $13
- Tour of the Colombian Armed Conflict: war, drug trafficking and peace: $13
- Shared Tour of the Historic Candelaria in Bogotá: $13
- Walking Tour in La Candelaria Bogotá: $14
- Walking Tour through Candelaria: $14
- Full Day Tour to the Colonial Town of Villa de Leyva: $15
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMontego Bay $13Bogota $14
Sample the Local Flavors in Montego Bay
Also in Montego Bay, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Appleton Estate Admission Ticket & Distillery Tour with Tastings: $39
- Montego Bay Jamaica Rum Distillery Tour Private Driver: $215
Sample the Local Flavors in Bogota
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Bogota:
- Thursday Bar Crawl in Bogotá: $25
- Friday Night Bar Crawl in Bogotá : $25
- Saturday Bar Crawl in La Candelaria, Bogotá: $25
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Montego Bay and Bogota, we can see that Montego Bay is more expensive. And not only is Bogota much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Montego Bay is in Caribbean Islands and Bogota is in South America, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Bogota would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Bogota and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Montego Bay would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Montego Bay than you might in Bogota.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Montego Bay Expensive? and Is Bogota Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Montego Bay or Bogota?
Bogota has a larger population, and is about 90 times larger than the population of Montego Bay. When comparing the sizes of Montego Bay and Bogota, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.
When is the best time to visit Montego Bay or Bogota?
Both destinations experience a warmer climate most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season. Although in the rainy season, it doesn't necessarily rain every day.
Should I visit Montego Bay or Bogota in the Summer?
Both Bogota and Montego Bay during the summer are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Montego Bay because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Bogota year-round.
Montego Bay usually gets more rain in July than Bogota. Montego Bay gets 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Bogota receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
In July, Montego Bay is generally much warmer than Bogota. Daily temperatures in Montego Bay average around 28°C (82°F), and Bogota fluctuates around 14°C (57°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyMontego Bay 28°C (82°F)Bogota 14°C (57°F)
Should I visit Montego Bay or Bogota in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Montego Bay and Bogota. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Montego Bay year-round. Bogota attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Bogota receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Montego Bay gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Montego Bay usually receives more rain than Bogota. Montego Bay gets 130 mm (5.1 in) of rain, while Bogota receives 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
Montego Bay is much warmer than Bogota in the autumn. The daily temperature in Montego Bay averages around 27°C (81°F) in October, and Bogota fluctuates around 14°C (57°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberMontego Bay 27°C (81°F)Bogota 14°C (57°F)
Should I visit Montego Bay or Bogota in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Montego Bay as well as Bogota. Montego Bay attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Bogota throughout the year.
Montego Bay usually gets more rain in January than Bogota. Montego Bay gets 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Bogota receives 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
In the winter, Montego Bay is much warmer than Bogota. Typically, the winter temperatures in Montego Bay in January average around 24°C (75°F), and Bogota averages at about 14°C (57°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryMontego Bay 24°C (75°F)Bogota 14°C (57°F)
Should I visit Montego Bay or Bogota in the Spring?
Both Bogota and Montego Bay are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Montego Bay throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Bogota because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In April, Montego Bay usually receives less rain than Bogota. Montego Bay gets 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Bogota receives 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain each month for the spring.
In April, Montego Bay is generally much warmer than Bogota. Daily temperatures in Montego Bay average around 25°C (77°F), and Bogota fluctuates around 15°C (59°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilMontego Bay 25°C (77°F)Bogota 15°C (59°F)
Typical Weather for Bogota and Montego Bay
| Montego Bay | Bogota | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 24°C (75°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Feb | 24°C (75°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Mar | 25°C (77°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Apr | 25°C (77°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| May | 26°C (79°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Oct | 27°C (81°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Nov | 26°C (79°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Dec | 25°C (77°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
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